THE GOSPEL
Luke 16:19-31And lying at his door was a poor man named Lazarus,
covered with sores, who would gladly have eaten his fill
of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table.
Oh Lord,
help us
to
look
for Lazarus
in our daily lives.
Don’t let us step over him
or look the other way
in our busyness.
Stop us from rolling the
window up when he asks for money.
Rouse us to actions that change the customs
that leave your friends lying somewhere
eaten up by sores
and hunger,
and never, ever let us
remove Lazarus from his children.
Point out to us what needs fixing,
and move us with your love
to help mend the
things we
can.
THE FIRST READING
Amos 6:1a,4-7
They drink wine from bowls and anoint themselves with the best oils.
Dear Lord,
don't let us lounge
in comfort on our couches,
anointing ourselves with the best oils,
feasting and taking great care of our needs.
Please
don’t let comfort lure us
where we can’t hear
others
cry.
THE SECOND READING
1 Timothy 6:11-16
Lay hold of eternal life, to which you were called.
Christ,
take hold of us.
Direct all we do and say.
Give us patience and a gentle spirit.
Let us recall your words to Pilate
so we may bear witness
to the truth
today and everyday.
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